Measuring the axial play of the axle shaft on a vehicle (VAZ-2101)

To perform this operation, loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, install chocks under the front wheels and lift the rear axle. Release the parking brake and set the gearshift lever to neutral, remove the wheels and brake drums. Attach tool 02.7834.9504 (2 — Fig. 86) to the axle shaft.




Having passed the extension of the indicator leg 1 through one of the two large holes of the axle shaft until it stops against the brake shield or the oil deflector, the indicator is secured and, applying a force of about 5 kgf to the axle shaft flange in both directions along the rear axle axis, the free play (backlash) of the axle shaft is measured, which should not exceed 0.7 mm.

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